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The following is a listing of events, meetings and other things to do in the Beacon Journal's coverage area. To have your event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@ thebeaconjournal.com. Today Spring Colloquium Series -- 10-11:30 a.m. today, Martin University Center Ballroom, University of Akron, 105 Fir Hill St. Karl Pribram, professor of psychology and cognitive science at Georgetown University will speak on What Makes Humanity Humane: New Insights From Brain Research. Infinity Dancers of Akron Line Dance Classes -- 6:30-8:30 tonight, Balch Street Fitness Center, 220 S. Balch St., Akron. $3 adults; $2 seniors and youths. 330-990-4500. Country Line Dance Lessons -- 6:45-8:30 tonight, Medina Eagles, 696 Lafayette Road (U.S.
Boston Ranked As Best City To Have A Baby
(CBS4) BOSTON A new survey found Boston to be the best city in America to have a baby. Boston was credited for its outstanding healthcare resources and a low infant mortality rate in the study conducted by Fit Pregnancy magazine.Research also showed that women in Boston are 51-percent less likely than average to smoke during pregnancy. Another positive factor was Boston's 87 miles of stroller-friendly trails and public pathways.Boston was given low marks for affordability and because its laws require less-stringent day-care worker checks than most. San Francisco, Minneapolis, Portland and Omaha round out the survey's top 5.For more information on the study go to www.fitpregnancy.com. .
St. Raphael offers support
Editor's Note: Each Monday, the JournalNews presents a feature called Who Cares? It is designed to help bring readers closer to organizations that serve their communities. By profiling agencies or groups with specific needs, we are spotlighting the people of those organizations and telling you the services they provide. We are acting as a conduit, inviting you to respond to help support your community by providing goods to these groups. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at the JournalNews, 228 Court St., Hamilton. Organization: Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael. .
Malls, stores invite shoppers to bring pets
Best friends and shopping go together like the Captain and Tennille, even if the best friend is four-legged and furry. While pet stores often invite Fido and Fifi inside to take a gander at the merchandise, more shopping centers are allowing man's best friend to come in and browse. "There are some specialty malls coming out that cater to pets," said Len Kain of DogFriendly.com, a Web site that publishes pet travel guides. He noted the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, just outside of San Diego, which has a dog park for its furry patrons next to the Macy's. "What you're seeing now is the shopping centers are actually putting (water) dishes outside the doors," Kain said. While the dog parks aren't at Inland Empire malls yet, a number of complexes in the Coachella Valley are pet-friendly.
Downtown run clocked another successful year
Downtown Greenville was alive with the sounds of rapid footsteps and heavy breathing Saturday morning. No -- it wasn't another George Clooney sighting -- but 1,400 people participating in The Greenville News Run Downtown 5K Road Race and Walk. With sunny skies and just a slight breeze, the day was perfect for runners, especially Stuart and Amber Moran, who drove down from Arden, N.C., and won the men's and women's divisions of the 3.1-mile race. Stuart, 30, finished in 15 minutes and 22 seconds while his 28-year-old wife clocked in at 17:40. .
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